Summit Meeting is an album by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 2001 and released by Milestone Records.
Recording and music
The album was recorded on December 19–20, 2001. It was produced by Todd Barkan. Five of the tracks are played by the quartet of tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Harold Mabern, bassist John Webber, and drummer Joe Farnsworth; for the other tracks, Nicholas Payton is added on trumpet and flugelhorn.
Release and reception
Summit Meeting was released by Milestone Records. The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented that, "Mabern sounds like he's enjoying every second of the date and gets both horns to give of their best."
Track listing
All compositions by Eric Alexander except where noted
"Summit Meeting" – 8:04
"The Sweetest Sounds" (Richard Rodgers) – 7:44
"There but for the Grace of..." (Harold Mabern) – 8:51
"I Haven't Got Anything Better to Do" (Lee Pockriss, Paul Vance) – 7:13
"A House Is Not a Home" (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) – 7:59
"This Girl's in Love with You" (Bacharach, David) – 6:39
"Something's Gotta Give" (Johnny Mercer) – 5:32
"Andre's Turn" – 7:12
"After the Rain" (John Coltrane) – 7:44
Personnel
Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone
Nicholas Payton – trumpet (tracks 1, 3, 5, 8) Harold Mabern – piano John Webber – bass Joe Farnsworth – drums